The raccoon, sometimes called the common raccoon to distinguish it
from other species, is a mammal native to North America.
It is the largest of the procyonid family, having a body length
of 40 to 70 cm (16 to 28 in), and a body weight of 5 to 26 kg (11 to 57 lb). Its grayish coat mostly consists of dense
underfur, which insulates it against cold weather.